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Deadly Bombing in Kabul Is One of the Afghan War's Worst Strikes - New York Times

New York TimesDeadly Bombing in Kabul Is One of the Afghan War's Worst StrikesNew York TimesThe site of a huge explosion in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, on Wednesday. Credit Shah Marai/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images. KABUL, Afghanistan — In one of the deadliest single strikes of the long Afghan war, a truck bomb on Wednesday ...and more »

Breitbart NewsRamadan Rage: Kabul Terrorist Bombing Kills 90, Injures HundredsBreitbart NewsA massive suicide car bomb explosion devastated a highly secure diplomatic area in the Afghan capital of Kabul only days into the holy month of Ramadan, killing about 90 and injuring up to an estimated 463 others, including 11 Americans. Women and ...and more »

Kabul bombing latest reminder that America's longest war rages onKITV Honolulu(CNN) -- A suicide bombing in Kabul on Wednesday that claimed the lives of more than 90 people and injured at least 11 US contractors was the latest jolt to Washington that the US is still fighting its longest war in Afghanistan 16 years after it began.and more »

Kabul Bombing Update: Latest death toll and reactions from around the world - Mic

MicKabul Bombing Update: Latest death toll and reactions from around the worldMicAt least 90 people have been confirmed dead as a result of a bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Wednesday. Approximately 400 others were injured in the blast, the BBC reported. Afghan civilians and some foreign nationals who worked at nearby embassies ...and more »

ABC NewsAP Explains: Why can't the Afghan government protect Kabul?ABC NewsA massive suicide truck bombing rocked a highly secured diplomatic area of Kabul on Wednesday morning, killing 90 people and wounding as many as 400. The attack left a scene of mayhem and destruction in the Afghan capital. A look at some of the ...and more »

ABC NewsKabul attack highlights security challenges in Afghanistan as US mulls more troopsABC NewsAt least 90 people have been killed and some 400 others injured in a huge car bomb explosion in Kabul, Afghanistan targeting the city's diplomatic neighborhood that is also close to the presidential palace. At least 11 American contractors working for ...and more »

PBS NewsHourAt least 90 killed, hundreds wounded after bomb explodes in Kabul, AfghanistanPBS NewsHourScores of people were killed or wounded on May 31 as a massive blast ripped through Kabul's diplomatic quarter, shattering the morning rush hour and bringing carnage to the streets of the Afghan capital. Photo by Shah Marai/AFP/Getty Images. A massive ...and more »

Agony for Afghan civilians in deadly Kabul truck bombing - Daily Mail

Daily MailAgony for Afghan civilians in deadly Kabul truck bombingDaily MailAfghans wounded in a truck bombing receive treatment at a hospital in Kabul. The bomb, hidden in a sewage tanker, killed at least 90 people and wounded hundreds. Anguished Afghans scoured hospitals and morgues in Kabul Wednesday, sifting through ...and more »

At least 11 US citizens injured in Kabul blast - WSLS

WSLSAt least 11 US citizens injured in Kabul blastWSLSWASHINGTON (CNN) - At least 11 US citizens were injured in a massive suicide bomb blast in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Wednesday, according to several US officials. They were assigned to the US embassy there as contractors, the officials said.and more »

German students clash with police over deportation of Afghan refugee (VIDEO) - Newsline

NewslineGerman students clash with police over deportation of Afghan refugee (VIDEO)NewslineAt least nine police officers were injured as violent clashes between students and police broke out in the German city of Nurnberg when a group of students tried to block the deportation of an Afghan fellow learner. The incident occurred as a police ...and more »

Kabul's horrific bomb attack reminds the world that Afghanistan is still here - The Independent

The IndependentKabul's horrific bomb attack reminds the world that Afghanistan is still hereThe IndependentIn military terms, the Afghan conflict is a stalemate. It takes a spectacular bombing with foreigners involved as victims for the world to remember the killing continues. Patrick Cockburn · @indyworld; 6 hours ago ...and more »

NAIJ.COMBREAKING: 90 killed, over 400 injured following bomb attack in KabulNAIJ.COMEmerging reports suggest that a massive suic*de bomb ripped through a secure area of Kabul, killing 90 people. CNN reports that the blast which went off at the height of the Wednesday morning rush hour, left over 400 people injured. Afghan officials ...and more »

Death toll at 90 in huge suicide bombing in Afghan capital - San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco ChronicleDeath toll at 90 in huge suicide bombing in Afghan capitalSan Francisco ChronicleAt least 80 people were killed and as 350 wounded in an attack that left a scene of mayhem and destruction and sent a huge plume of smoke over the Afghan capital. (May 31). Media: Associated Press. KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A suicide attacker struck ...and more »

NBC 7 San Diego90 Dead, 400 Wounded in Bombing of Kabul Diplomatic AreaNBC 7 San DiegoThe explosion took place at the peak of Kabul's rush hour when roads are packed with worktime commuters. It was one of the worst attacks Kabul has seen since the drawdown of foreign forces at the end of 2014. By Rahim Faiez and Amir Shah ...and more »

Chilling video captures the moments after the Kabul attack - CNN

CNNChilling video captures the moments after the Kabul attackCNN(CNN) Moments after a massive suicide bomb ripped through Kabul's diplomatic quarter on Wednesday, two local journalists rushed through the clouds of black smoke and burning cars to document the devastation on video before first responders arrived on ...and more »

Times of IndiaMassive Kabul truck bomb kills 90, Afghanistan's intelligence blames Haqqani networkTimes of IndiaKABUL: At least 90 people were killed and hundreds wounded on Wednesday when a massive truck bomb ripped through Kabul's diplomatic quarter, bringing carnage to the streets of the Afghan capital just days into the holy fasting month of Ramzan.and more »

11 US citizens injured in Kabul blast - The Hill

The Hill11 US citizens injured in Kabul blastThe HillAt least 11 U.S. citizens were injured in a massive explosion in the diplomatic and government area of Kabul, Afghanistan, the State Department confirmed Wednesday afternoon. “Eleven U.S. citizen contract personnel were injured in the attack in Kabul ...and more »